Lunch: Sour Cream Broccoli Soup Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Sour Cream Broccoli Soup Recipe

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups water
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 bunch broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds)
5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Instructions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the water, broth, carrots, mustard, cumin and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel broccoli stalks and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Coarsely chop florets. Add to onion mixture; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly.
In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan and heat through. Dollop each serving with sour cream.

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